Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs [National Geopark] (적벽강 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))

1.1Km 2024-04-07

Gyeokpo-ri, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-0951

The area around Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs features great plant distribution value, including a population of Machilus, a designated natural monument. The cliffs are a great location for geological and ecological educational moments when visiting nearby attractions such as Chaeseokgang River and Gyeokgo Beach. The cliff is mostly composed of pepperlite, a unique rock that forms when volcanic rhyolite and sedimentary shale merge together.

Keumkuwon Sculpture Park (금구원야외조각미술관)

1.9Km 2024-04-07

31, Jogakgongwon-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-6770

Keumkuwon Sculpture Park was founded in 1966 by Kim O-seong, and was the first park of its kind in Korea. The park was registered as Private Museum No. 277 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2003. Many of the roughly 100 sculptures are realistic in style and are related to one another, creating a feeling of watching a play unfold before one's eyes. Main pieces include "Farmer’s Hands," "Thoughts about the Limited and the Unlimited," and "The Sky in the West." The sculptures are made of marble or granite and vary in size, with some measuring 450 centimeters.

Indigenous trees and bushes of the Byeonsanbando Peninsula can be found throughout the park, giving visitors a chance to enjoy both the sculptures and the backcountry charm. The park also features the Keumkuwon Astronomical Observatory, opened in 1991. Visitors can combine their trip to the park with a visit to nearby tourist sites like Gyeokpohang Harbor, Chaeseokgang Cliff, Suseongdang Shrine, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliff.

Haseom Observatory (하섬전망대)

3.7Km 2025-01-16

385-19 Mapo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Haseom Observatory offers a bird’s-eye view of Haseom Island, which gets its name due to its resemblance to a lotus flower. The observatory is well-known for offering the views of sea parting, Korea’s Miracle of Moses, which occurs on the 1^st and 15^th of every month in the Lunar Calendar when the sea tides recede, revealing a 2-kilometers-long shoreline. It is famous for its abundance of clams, hence sometimes called “half clams-half mud.” The elevated location of the observatory allows visitors to enjoy the views of the wide sky and beautiful sunsets.

Gosapo Beach (고사포해수욕장)

5.0Km 2024-04-07

8-8, Norumok-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-582-7808

Gosapo Beach commands a magnificent scenic view, thanks to the 2-kilometer stretch of fine sand and pine forest along the beach. The beach is considered one of the cleanest among the beaches in the area. Every two weeks, the tides fall to reveal a path from Gosapo Beach to Haseom Island.

[Byunsan Seashore Path- Course 3]Jeokbyeokgang Sunset Trail ([변산 마실길 3코스] 적벽강 노을길)

5.0Km 2024-11-12

Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do

The Byeonsan Seashore Path is a scenic 66-kilometer coastal walk stretching from the Saemangeum Seawall to the Julpo Bay Tidal Flat Ecological Park. One of its highlights is Course 3 (Jeokbyeokgang Noeulgil), which offers breathtaking views of rock formations of the Cretaceous period in the Mesozoic Era along the Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs and Chaeseokgang Cliff. Gyeokpo Port provides fresh seafood and passenger ferry service to and from Wido Port. This course spans from Seongcheon Port to Gyeokpo Port, and when the tide is low, you can walk along the exposed shore, marveling at the unique rock formations and wildflowers along the way.

Mohang Beach (모항해수욕장)

6.2Km 2024-04-07

22, Mohang-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4413

Mohang Beach is situated in Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is set against the beautiful mountains of Byeonsanbando National Park and the clear waters of the west coast. Unlike many beaches along the west coast, white sand can be found even at low tide and the beach is great for fishing.

Designated a tourist site in December of 2000, the area has been equipped with a family hotel, camping sites, and a seaside cafe. Nearby, there is a mud flat, a population of horned holly trees (Natural Monument No. 122), and a scenic drive.

Byeonsan Natural Recreation Forest (변산자연휴양림)

7.2Km 2024-04-07

3768 Byeonsan-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Byeonsan Natural Recreation Forest is a coastal natural recreation forest located within the Byeonsanbando National Park. Offering views of both mountains and sea, it boasts a distinctive charm and provides forest tour, experiential program, and accommodation facilities. Visitors can engage in simple crafts using pine cones and pine trees, as well as forest strolling programs such as walking through the pine forest. Nearby attractions include Chaeseokgang Cliff in Gyeokpo and Byeonsan Beach.

Naebyeonsan Mountain (내변산)

7.3Km 2024-04-07

232, Naebyeonsan-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-7808

The Byeonsanbando Peninsula has a shoreline that stretches 99 kilometers, protruding into the west sea in Jeollabuk-do, with the Saemangeum, the world’s longest man-made sea barrier, to the north and Gomsoman Bay at its south shore. The peninsula is part of Byeonsanbando National Park, which is widely known for its natural beauty. Its interior mountain range is known as Naebyeonsan Mountain (Inner Byeonsan Mountain.) while the outer region near the sea is known as Oebyeonsan Mountain (Outer Byeonsan Mountain).

The center of Mountain Naebyeonsan includes the highest peak of Byeonsanbando peninsula, Uisangbong Peak (509 meters) and Nakjodae (Sunset Viewpoint), Wolmyeongam Hermitage, Bongnaegugok Valley as well as Jiksopokpo Waterfall. The surrounding mountains and valleys of Byeonsan Mountain are not particularly high, standing at an altitude of around 400-500 meters, but the magnificent formation of mountains and valleys as well as the breathtaking view of the sunset from Nakjodae make it a must-see sight.

Byeonsan Beach (변산해수욕장)

7.9Km 2025-01-15

2076 Byeonsan-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-583-6951

Byeonsan Beach is a representative beach of the west coast. The beach is known for its white sand and fir trees. Also, having opened in 1933, it is the oldest beach in Korea. The fine sandy beach stretches endlessly and the water is clear. Furthermore, the water is only 1 meter deep and warm, making it an ideal beach for playing in the water.

Byeonsanbando National Park (변산반도국립공원)

9.9Km 2024-04-07

11, Bangpaje-gil, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82+63-582-7808

Designated as a national park in 1988, Byeonsanbando National Park is the only national park in the country that consists of both the ocean and the mountains. The park is divided into two large sections: the shore area, called Outer Byeonsan, and an inland area called Inner Byeonsan. It has mountain peaks made up of unique rock formation, such as Uisanbong Peak (508 meters), Chaeseokgang Cliff, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs. Nearby Gyeokpo Port and Naesosa Temple are all worth exploring, enriching the experience of the area. It's also well known for having the latest sunset in the country with stunning panoramic views.

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